If you haven’t yet considered implementing a QR code payment system at your business, you really should. QR code payments are quickly becoming the norm, and they are easy to get started with. Some POS systems have built-in QR payment acceptance, but you can also accept QR code payments without a POS. Keep reading to learn more about QR code payments and how to offer your customers a “Pay with QR code” option.
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Credit card decline codes are sent to merchants from credit card processors when a transaction is unable to be processed. Each numerical code corresponds to a different reason a transaction may be declined, such as the card in question being reported lost or stolen. Want to know more about how to deal with decline codes or what to do when one comes up? Read our handy guide to credit card decline codes.
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Jul 23, 2024
Filed under: PCI Compliance
Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant winner Jennifer Greer of Jane Deaux Investigations offers services for defendants in court cases in Tennessee. Read more about her, why she got into the private investigation business, what motivates her, and how she’s working to affect the criminal justice system for the better.
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Jun 7, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
Botanie Soaps offers wholesale organic soaps with custom labels. These soaps suit the needs of customers looking to sell at farmer’s markets or small boutiques or much larger clients looking for a high-quality product to repackage and resell on a national scale. They also offer soap-making equipment and materials for those just starting in the industry.
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Jun 7, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
If you run a small business, chances are you’ve come across the term “UCC Lien.” What is a UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filing? Are UCC filings bad? How do I file a UCC termination? Learn what UCC filings are and how to protect your small business.
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Aug 22, 2024
Filed under: Business Loans
When you’re running a business by yourself, however, you’re probably going to be looking for labor-saving conveniences whenever you can get them. Wave, a popular accounting tool for freelancers, now offers integrated credit card processing with its (almost) free-to-use software.
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Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant winner Abena Foli of POKS Spices works hard to make delicious, authentic West African flavors available to a wider audience. Read our full interview with Abena to find out how she started her online spice mix company and where she plans to go from here.
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May 25, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
Finding the best payroll software can be overwhelming, so we’ve focused on the top QuickBooks payroll alternatives. We’ll evaluate features, pricing, business size, and other factors for each QuickBooks competitor. Read on for our complete review of the best alternatives to QuickBooks Payroll.
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Apr 8, 2024
Filed under: Payroll
Tech cities are the place to be if you want to earn big and keep more of what you earn, according to Merchant Maverick’s latest data report, “The 10 Best US Cities For Pay In 2021.” Our study ranked the 100 biggest US metro areas according to salary value, and the findings are clear: When it comes to high pay, tech cities come out on top, even accounting for the high cost of living in many places.
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May 24, 2021
Filed under: Data Reports
The motto of Bri’s Dance Place in Merrillville, Indiana is “We don’t just teach dance, we teach life!” And owner Brianna Hairlson, winner of one of Merchant Maverick’s Opportunity Grants, knows a lot about both topics. Read our full interview with Brianna.
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May 20, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights